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Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Motorcyclist killed in Ontario County crash identified
A 36-year-old man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gorham, Ontario County, early Friday, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found Daniel Blauvelt dead in the area of State Route 245 and County Road 18, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. An initial investigation suggests Blauvelt was...
Syracuse looks to get more neighbors connected to the internet with federal funds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Surge Link provides affordable broadband access to Syracuse neighbors, and so far, about 700 people have signed up. Rep. Brandon Williams announced Friday that he's appropriated $3 million specifically for the program. Additionally, Rep. Williams discussed his proposed bill that he hopes makes it to...
Hornell Veteran Inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
HORNELL, NY (WENY) -- A Hornell man who served in the U.S. Army during the fall of the Berlin Wall and through the Persian Gulf War is the latest to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. State Senator Tom O'Mara announced the induction of...
Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside 4 hours apart, one injured
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside occurred within four hours of each other on Friday. At around 1:12 a.m., Syracuse Police reports officers responded to the 2600 block of Midland Avenue for a shots fired call. Officers located several casings at the scene. There were no injuries reported.
Popular upstate NY waterpark reopening following tornado and severe storms
Roseland Waterpark, a popular amusement park located in upstate New York, announced that it will reopen on Friday following a three-day closure due to tornadoes and storms that hit on Monday. The park stated that guests can take advantage of a special promotional discount of $9 off the regular admission...
Monroe County workers rush to restore 3,500 devices after global CrowdStrike disruption
Monroe County workers scrambled this morning, working to bring about 3,500 devices back online that were impacted by the worldwide cybersecurity CrowdStrike disruption while also trying to ensure public safety operations aren't affected. The county's emergency 911 functions were impacted but are operational, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said at...
Federal appeals court rules Elmira wedding photographer's lawsuit against NY can proceed
A ruling by a federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit brought against New York state by an Elmira wedding photographer. Early in 2021, Emilee Carpenter, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New York's anti-discrimination laws. Carpenter's suit claims a...
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